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2016 Map of Polar

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Polar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Double Mountain Fork Brazos River snakes through this high-plains landscape, cutting deep relief into the West Texas terrain. The map documents a network of canyons and drainage features with evocative local names such as Shin Hollow, Joe Smith Draw, and Schoolhouse Hollow. These features reflect a legacy of ranching and early settlement where water sources and sheltered lowlands dictated the placement of homesteads and infrastructure.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Polar Cem sits near the intersection of FM 1142 and Co RD 316, serving as a primary point of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in Kent County. The presence of Cogdell Ranch Lake and the various cattle guards indicated along county roads like Co RD 348 highlights the enduring agricultural character of the region. This 2016 survey provides a precise accounting of the contemporary road network and water courses like McKenzie Cr and Cooper Cr.